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Solar - July 30, 2021

New Jersey Launches Solar Incentive Program

New Jersey hopes to double its solar capacity by 2026 under a new program approved July 28.

Sourcing Renewables - July 26, 2021

Rio Tinto Inks Deal for Solar+Wind in Madagascar

Rio Tinto announced July 26 an agreement with a solar-plus-wind facility that will power the operations of its QMM mine in Fort Dauphin, Southern Madagascar.

Sourcing Renewables - July 19, 2021

PepsiCo Mexico Hits 100% Renewable Electricity

PepsiCo Mexico announced It reached its goal to use 100% renewable electricity in all operations in the country six months ahead of schedule.

July 15, 2021

Pittsburgh International Airport Installs Microgrid

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) announced on July 13 that it became the first airport in the world to be completely powered by natural gas and solar energy. Its first-of-its kind microgrid increases resilience and maximizes public safety.

Solar - July 15, 2021

Bloomberg Expands Community Solar Program to Over 4,800 Employees

Bloomberg announced July 15 that it will be offering access to community solar projects to more than 4,800 of its employees based in New York City.

July 14, 2021

Cox Communications Adds Onsite Solar and Battery Energy System in San Diego

Cox Communications announced on July 13 that its solar photovoltaics and battery energy storage project is now operating at its corporate office in San Diego, reducing utility costs and improving sustainability at the Federal Blvd site.

July 13, 2021

Costa Rica Marriott Installs Microgrid

Costa Rica Marriott Hacienda Belén announced on July 13 that it is installing a microgrid representing the first of the Marriott chain in Latin America to deploy the technology.

July 13, 2021

Krasdale Foods to Initiate Largest Solar Project in the Bronx

Grocery distribution, merchandising, and marketing company Krasdale Foods announced on July 13 that it will spearhead the largest solar rooftop project in the Bronx, adding a 2.7-megawatt system atop its Hunts Point warehouse.

July 9, 2021

San Diego Community Power Signs PPA for Solar and Storage

On July 8, San Diego Community Power (SDCP), the not-for-profit community choice energy program serving five cities in the San Diego region, announced that it has signed a 20-year PPA agreement to purchase power for 20 years from the Jacumba Valley Ranch (JVR) Energy Park being developed by BayWa r.e. near Jacumba Hot Springs in San Diego County.